Released on = March 21, 2007, 10:29 am

Press Release Author = Vinyl Insider

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = The once-exclusive association is inviting vinyl installers
at all levels of expertise to join its ranks in effort to unite the industry with
education, training and community.

Press Release Body = JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - March 21, 2007 - The Professional Decal
Application Association, or PDAA, is inviting vinyl installers at all levels of
expertise to join its once-exclusive ranks. The invitation marks a major shift in
the non-profit association's membership strategy and creates an organization that
fosters further industry development, education and training, networking
opportunities and a sense of community.

"If you apply vinyl, regardless of your current level of expertise, we encourage you
to join the PDAA. We want to be your bridge to the future," said PDAA Founder Nathan
Franzblau. "Our goal is to bring together installers under one roof, one trade
association so we can help vinyl installers build a strong foundation of application
and business skills."

The PDAA has established three membership levels under its new paradigm to ensure
the same high standards for which the organization has always been recognized:
General, Basic Certified and Master Certified. The General level requires at least
three references from customers for whom the installer has completed vinyl
installations, a pledge to follow the installation procedures prescribed in the PDAA
VIP Certification Documentation, an agreement to abide by the Rules of Conduct set
forth by the PDAA Board of Directors, and $200 in annual dues. The Basic Certified
level membership includes all the requirements of the General level, plus an
agreement to employ at all times at least one individual who has passed the PDAA VIP
Basic Certification Proficiency exams and $400 in annual dues.

Finally, the Master Certified level membership includes stricter requirements that
not only include mandates of General membership, but also call for at least three
references from people for whom they have completed vinyl installations: one from an
existing PDAA member in good standing, one from a customer, and one from a film or
graphic manufacturer. Further, Master Certified level members must also provide a
certificate of insurance for workman's compensation on all employees as required by
the states in which the member provides installation, a certificate of liability
insurance with $1 million minimum coverage, an approval by a majority vote of the
PDAA Board of Directors and $600 in annual dues. Applications are available online
at www.pdaa.com.

"Our concept is to welcome all installers regardless of their current skill levels,"
says Rob Ivers, a member of the PDAA Board of Directors member and veteran vinyl
installer. "The hope is membership and participation in our organization will allow
each installer to hone their skills, build industry relationships, grow their
businesses, and attain certifications when they are ready and able."

ABOUT PDAA
The Professional Decal Application Association, or PDAA, was founded in 1976 by the
owners of eight independent vinyl installation companies with the intent to learn
from each other and to network on large nationwide installation projects. Over the
years the non-profit association has grown in numbers, professionalism, and
strength. Today, some of the nation's finest vinyl installation companies, including
vehicle wrappers and fleet graphics installers, are PDAA members. Visit www.pdaa.com
to learn more about how to join or how to hire one of our member companies.

PR Contact:
Jennifer LeClaire
Vinyl Insider
954.454.0072
jennifer@vinylinsider.com
www.vinylinsider.com


Web Site = http://www.vinylinsider.com

Contact Details = Jennifer LeClaire
Vinyl Insider
954.454.0072
jennifer@vinylinsider.com
www.vinylinsider.com